beach · Camocim, CE
Tatajuba
A fishing village reached by a 4x4 ride through the dunes and a ferry crossing, with a freshwater lagoon next to the beach. It has a zip line and rustic bars by the water.
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About Tatajuba
Tatajuba is a district of Camocim, on Ceará's west coast, known as a tour destination from Jericoacoara. It brings together small fishing villages, dunes, mangroves, beach and a large freshwater lagoon at the foot of the dunes.
The place's history helps explain the landscape. The original village was gradually covered by moving dunes between the 1970s and 1980s. The residents moved to nearby areas and built new villages, such as Nova Tatajuba. Local guides usually tell this story along the way.
The highlight of the outing is Lagoa da Torta, which buggy drivers also call Lagoa de Tatajuba or Lagoa Grande. There are hammocks set up in the water, rustic stalls with tables on the shore and in the lagoon, and kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals. Along the way, tours stop at Mangue Seco, where you can take a boat ride to see seahorses, and at Duna do Funil, used for sand sledding.
The trip from Jericoacoara is done by buggy or 4x4 over dunes and beaches, with a ferry crossing on the Guriú River. It is a bumpy ride in strong sun, but with no long walks. The lagoon is shallow in much of it and appeals to families with children.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
The buggy tour from Jericoacoara takes about five hours, with stops along the way.
Best time
Leave mid-morning so you have lunch at the lagoon. The water level changes over the year: after the rains in the first half of the year it is fuller, and near the end of the year it can get very shallow. The strong wind in the second half of the year favors kitesurfing in the region.
How to get there
It is in Camocim, west of Jericoacoara. The most common way is to book the west coast buggy or 4x4 tour in Jericoacoara, which crosses dunes, beaches and the Guriú River by ferry. From the town of Camocim, you cross the Coreaú River by ferry and continue by 4x4 over the sand.
Tip
Agree beforehand with your buggy driver on which stops are included and whether the ferry and the Mangue Seco boat ride are included, since they are usually paid separately. Bring cash, sunscreen and a hat.
A look at the place
Tatajuba in pictures
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Tatajuba
Can I go to Tatajuba on my own, without a tour?
Access is over sand and dunes with a ferry crossing, only by buggy or 4x4. Most people book the buggy tour in Jericoacoara, with a driver who knows the way.
How long does the Tatajuba tour from Jericoacoara take?
About five hours, with stops at Mangue Seco and Duna do Funil and time for lunch at the lagoon.
Is Tatajuba in Jericoacoara?
No. Tatajuba is a district of Camocim, the neighboring municipality west of Jericoacoara.
Is there a fee for the ferry?
Yes, the Guriú River crossing is paid. Check with your buggy driver whether it is already included in the tour price.
Is the Tatajuba lagoon good for kids?
Yes. The lagoon is fresh water and shallow in much of it, with hammocks and tables in the water. Keep an eye on the kids anyway.